Jesus is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. Colossians 1:17
Counseling Corner August 14, 2017

Dear Saints,
 
Jesus' joy to each of you! We are officially one week away from the start of the 2017-2018 school year. As you continue your preparations for the new school year, please read through the information below, mark your calendars, tie up any outstanding items, and do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns.

In HIS Love,
Mrs. Yakinian

Saints Return Day
On Friday, August 18, 2017, all returning Saints are encouraged to report to CLHS during their scheduled time frame. Within that time students will pick up their schedule of classes, purchase their Saints Spirit Pack, and take their yearbook/school ID photo.

Sophomores: 9:00-9:45 a.m.
Juniors: 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Seniors: 11:00-11:45 a.m.

(Seniors: this is not your Senior Pictures, but it's for your ID cards. You should have recently received your Senior Pictures information through South Coast Photographic)
New Saints Welcome Day
On Monday, August 21, we will be welcoming all new Saints for their first day of school (Freshman and transfer students). This will be a special schedule from 7:55 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Freshman and transfer Saints will begin their day in the Event Center at 7:55 a.m. and transition throughout the day, ending at 12:30 p.m.
First Day of School
Tuesday, August 22nd, a "Gold" day, will be the first full day of school for all students.
Attention Seniors
Senior College Planning night is right around the corner! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 5, at 6:00 p.m. in the MPR. Students and parents are encouraged to attend.  Click here to RSVP.
Back-to-School Night
On Tuesday, September 12, we invite you to our annual Back-to-School Night and pray the evening will be a time of fellowship and learning in the interest of further Proclaiming Jesus Christ through Excellence in Education!  This event is for parents only and will begin with an optional Canvas Workshop in our Multipurpose Room (Please click here to RSVP if you would like to attend the Canvas workshop).

All parents, whether attending the Canvas workshop or not, will need to pick up their student's schedule from one of the tables that is set up in the school's plaza for this purpose.  Schedules will be available from 5:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Beginning at 5:45 p.m., a short plenary session will take place in the Event Center and rotations will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Online/Blended Courses

Online Courses: Although teachers of Online courses will not be available to present on the evening of Back-to-School Night, they are happy to meet throughout the academic year. If your student has an Online class, you are encouraged to check Canvas regularly, call the instructor when necessary, and/or schedule meetings as needed.


 

Blended Courses: If your student is enrolled in a Blended course, you will hear from two Blended teachers (including your child's teacher), receive information related to your student's specific Blended class, and hear general strategies related to success in the Blended setting.

Books
If you have not done so already, click here to access the CLHS bookstore and purchase your books. Students are expected to have their books on the first day of school
AP Classes/Honors English
All AP classes and Honors English classes (with the exception of Honors Survey of Literature) are required to complete summer work. Teachers will be evaluating the completion and quality of this work during the first weeks of school to assist in determining students' eligibility to remain in the class. Click here to access the summer work shared folder.
Learning Success Program
All LSP students are eligible to apply for accommodations for College Board and ACT exams. The accommodations are similar to those that the students are currently receiving in the academic classes. If you would like your students to receive accommodations for the PSAT/NMSQT or the SAT in October, please click here to complete the parental consent form.  Please return the form to Mrs. Mary Oliver by Wednesday, August 16. 
Tip of The Week
Get to know your Course Syllabus! On Monday, August 14, teachers will email a 'Welcome Letter' for each course in which you are enrolled. Once you join the course, you will be able to access the course syllabus. We highly suggest keeping it in a safe and convenient place, so that you can frequently view it. Knowing when you have papers and projects due is so important for passing the course and keeping up your grades. Having the syllabus will allow you to plan ahead and give yourself proper time to complete every assignment and get great grades!
 
Crean Lutheran High School
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8
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